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YK56 YRK

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,479 mi
Last recorded151,479 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 YRK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,691 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,691 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,271 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,698 miles

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16 RF

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag lamp on

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16 RF

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag lamp on

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,398 miles

airbag lamp on

front discs worn slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag lamp on

front discs worn slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,449 miles

airbag lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front seat belt not retracting properly

vibration on pulling away

Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front seat belt not retracting properly

vibration on pulling away

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,441 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YK56 YRK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK56 YRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK56 YRK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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